Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

solid keyboard feel

decent battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre webcam quality

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

refreshing 144Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

heavier than competitors

no webcam included

limited battery life

pricier entry model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.91 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Original black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IWL GTX 81SW HN013T
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